Timber-frame houses for families who have lost their homes (Horenka and Moshchun villages)

The war in Ukraine has deprived many Ukrainians of their homes: by early 2025, over 13% of the housing stock had been destroyed.

Kyiv Region was particularly hard hit, especially the villages of Horenka and Moshchun in the Hostomel community, where intense fighting took place from the first days of the invasion.

Just a few months after these villages were liberated from Russian occupation, residents began clearing the debris to return to their homes. Our foundation, in close collaboration with our partner the NGO “Hromadskyi Promin Maybutnioho,” responded to the requests of residents and provided timber-frame houses to 25 families in 2024 and 10 families in 2025.

Timber-frame houses offer many advantages. They are quickly constructed from eco-friendly materials, come with a 5-year warranty, and allow families to regain their own space and return to a normal rhythm of life. Each house is designed to meet modern standards of comfort and safety.

Each of the 35 houses:

• Is built on concrete piles;
• Has a frame made of treated wood, protected against insects, fungi, rot, mold, moisture, and UV exposure;
• Is insulated with mineral wool (walls, roof, and floor), providing excellent thermal, sound, and fire resistance;
• Is fitted with PVC windows and doors, as well as a roof with bitumen shingles;
• Includes a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom;
• Is heated with electric radiators;
• Features built-in storage closets.

Thanks to this project, 35 families who lost their homes due to the war were able to receive safe and comfortable houses free of charge. We helped them return to their native land and start a new life in a familiar environment.